Friday daily sheep summary

22 April 2016

Lamb throughput at Wagga increased 5% week-on-week, to 35,690 head. Quality was very mixed across the penning, with lighter weights well supplied as a result of the dry seasonal conditions. Supplementary and Lucerne fed lines attracted solid competition, however not all buyers operated, with processors more selective on those longer in wool.

Mutton numbers decreased 21%, to 7,900 head. All weights and grades were on offer, with quality continuing to vary across all categories. Heavy mutton conditions fluctuated, while those suitable to the trade selling to a dearer trend.